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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.82, 245.75 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.82, 245.75 and 66.30 is: 99.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.82 : 245.75 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.82/245.75 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.82x = 245.75 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.82x = 16,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,292.89/163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.46

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