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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.55 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.55 and 108.07 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.55 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.55 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.55 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 26,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,860.80/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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