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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 226 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 226 and 93.82 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 226 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/226 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 226 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 21,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203.32/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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