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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.91, 226.23 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.91, 226.23 and 105.68 is: 145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.91 : 226.23 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.91/226.23 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.91x = 226.23 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.91x = 23,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,907.99/163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.86

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