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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 245.16 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 245.16 and 105.94 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 245.16 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/245.16 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 245.16 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 25,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,972.25/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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