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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.47 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.47 and 112.39 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.47 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.47 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.47 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 27,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588.37/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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