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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 248.94 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 248.94 and 63.28 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 248.94 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/248.94 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 248.94 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 15,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752.92/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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