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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.00 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.00 and 146.70 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.00 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.00 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.00 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 35,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794.98/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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