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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.03, 244.29 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.03, 244.29 and 89.84 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.03 : 244.29 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.03/244.29 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.03x = 244.29 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.03x = 21,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947.46/163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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