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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 225.24 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 225.24 and 97.70 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 225.24 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/225.24 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 225.24 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 22,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005.95/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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