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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.94 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.94 and 61.17 is: 91.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.94 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.94 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.94 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 15,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044.15/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.78

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