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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 225.98 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 225.98 and 132.75 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 225.98 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/225.98 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 225.98 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 29,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998.18/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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