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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 245.84 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 245.84 and 61.25 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 245.84 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/245.84 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 245.84 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 15,056.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,056.16/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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