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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.70 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.70 and 95.28 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.70 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.70 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.70 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 23,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410.30/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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