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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 244.98 and 70.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 244.98 and 70.77 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 244.98 = 70.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/244.98 = 70.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 244.98 × 70.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 17,337.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,337.00/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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