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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 225 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 225 and 141.04 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 225 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/225 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 225 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 31,734
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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