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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 244.68 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 244.68 and 81.92 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 244.68 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/244.68 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 244.68 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 20,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044.19/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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