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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 245.99 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 245.99 and 72.67 is: 109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 245.99 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/245.99 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 245.99 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 17,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,876.09/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.04

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