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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.06, 247.66 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.06, 247.66 and 88.07 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.06 : 247.66 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.06/247.66 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.06x = 247.66 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.06x = 21,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,809.96/165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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