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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.26 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.26 and 108.76 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.26 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.26 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.26 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 26,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565.72/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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