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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 244.38 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 244.38 and 108.33 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 244.38 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/244.38 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 244.38 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 26,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,473.69/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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