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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 244.05 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 244.05 and 94.26 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 244.05 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/244.05 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 244.05 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 23,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004.71/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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