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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.46 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.46 and 125.62 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.46 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.46 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.46 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 30,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,834.69/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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