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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 248.97 and 63.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 248.97 and 63.26 is: 94.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 248.97 = 63.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/248.97 = 63.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 248.97 × 63.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 15,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,748.60/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.86

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