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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 244.16 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 244.16 and 114.33 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 244.16 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/244.16 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 244.16 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 27,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,914.24/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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