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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 292.78 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 292.78 and 164.64 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 292.78 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/292.78 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 292.78 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 48,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,203.30/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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