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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 244.38 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 244.38 and 122.04 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 244.38 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/244.38 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 244.38 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 29,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.14/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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