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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 244.73 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 244.73 and 82.04 is: 123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 244.73 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/244.73 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 244.73 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 20,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076.02/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.08

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