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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 225.72 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 225.72 and 134.64 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 225.72 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/225.72 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 225.72 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 30,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.94/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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