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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 245.88 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 245.88 and 109.85 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 245.88 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/245.88 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 245.88 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 27,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008.69/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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