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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 225.20 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 225.20 and 104.95 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 225.20 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/225.20 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 225.20 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 23,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,633.09/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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