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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.76, 163.87 and 67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.76, 163.87 and 67 is: 92.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.76 : 163.87 = 67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.76/163.87 = 67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.76x = 163.87 × 67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.76x = 10,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,979.29/118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.45

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