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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 225.90 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 225.90 and 101.48 is: 140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 225.90 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/225.90 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 225.90 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 22,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923.20/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.00

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