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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 248.88 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 248.88 and 93.88 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 248.88 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/248.88 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 248.88 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 23,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,364.85/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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