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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 244.64 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 244.64 and 76.46 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 244.64 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/244.64 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 244.64 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 18,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703.95/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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