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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.05, 244.35 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.05, 244.35 and 112.02 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.05 : 244.35 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.05/244.35 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.05x = 244.35 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.05x = 27,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,371.17/163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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