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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 244.11 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 244.11 and 124.42 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 244.11 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/244.11 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 244.11 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 30,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,372.17/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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