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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 226.25 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 226.25 and 94.04 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 226.25 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/226.25 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 226.25 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 21,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,274.95/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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