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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.75, 225.99 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.75, 225.99 and 105.64 is: 145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.75 : 225.99 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.75/225.99 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.75x = 225.99 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.75x = 23,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873.58/163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.79

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