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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.58 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.58 and 95.31 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.58 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.58 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.58 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 23,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406.23/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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