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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.94, 248.94 and 69.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.94, 248.94 and 69.75 is: 104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 248.94 = 69.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/248.94 = 69.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 248.94 × 69.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 17,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363.57/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.64

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