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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.32, 247.70 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.32, 247.70 and 107.48 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.32 : 247.70 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.32/247.70 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.32x = 247.70 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.32x = 26,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,621.99/165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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