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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.90 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.90 and 101.64 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.90 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.90 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.90 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 22,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,960.48/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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