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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 244.90 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 244.90 and 108.60 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 244.90 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/244.90 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 244.90 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 26,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596.77/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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