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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 225.22 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 225.22 and 96.82 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 225.22 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/225.22 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 225.22 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 21,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805.80/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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