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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.05, 243.99 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.05, 243.99 and 152.19 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.05 : 243.99 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.05/243.99 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.05x = 243.99 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.05x = 37,132.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,132.84/163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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