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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 244.49 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 244.49 and 81.77 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 244.49 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/244.49 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 244.49 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 19,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990.32/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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