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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 247.98 and 69.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 247.98 and 69.08 is: 103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 247.98 = 69.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/247.98 = 69.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 247.98 × 69.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 17,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,130.46/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.66

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