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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 225.26 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 225.26 and 96.84 is: 133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 225.26 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/225.26 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 225.26 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 21,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813.69/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.64

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