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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 244.76 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 244.76 and 149.27 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 244.76 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/244.76 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 244.76 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 36,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,533.36/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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