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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 245.91 and 66.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 245.91 and 66.41 is: 99.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 245.91 = 66.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/245.91 = 66.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 245.91 × 66.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 16,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330.88/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.58

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