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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.80 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.80 and 96.67 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.80 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.80 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.80 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 23,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954.83/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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