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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.02, 225.01 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.02, 225.01 and 104.77 is: 144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.02 : 225.01 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.02/225.01 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.02x = 225.01 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.02x = 23,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574.30/163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.61

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