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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 244.85 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 244.85 and 112.07 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 244.85 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/244.85 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 244.85 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 27,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440.34/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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