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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 244.80 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 244.80 and 122.16 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 244.80 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/244.80 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 244.80 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 29,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,904.77/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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