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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 246.08 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 246.08 and 129.32 is: 194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 246.08 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/246.08 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 246.08 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 31,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,823.07/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.14

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