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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.98, 244.02 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.98, 244.02 and 94.25 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.98 : 244.02 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.98/244.02 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.98x = 244.02 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.98x = 22,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997.66/162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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