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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.97 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.97 and 93.83 is: 129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.97 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.97 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.97 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 21,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201.17/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.46

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