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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 225.24 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 225.24 and 97.73 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 225.24 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/225.24 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 225.24 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 22,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012.71/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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