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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 246 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 246 and 90.72 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 246 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/246 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 246 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 22,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317.12/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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