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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 244.92 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 244.92 and 94.87 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 244.92 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/244.92 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 244.92 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 23,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236.64/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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