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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 247.49 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 247.49 and 160.92 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 247.49 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/247.49 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 247.49 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 39,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,826.49/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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