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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 225.92 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 225.92 and 93.81 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 225.92 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/225.92 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 225.92 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 21,193.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193.09/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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