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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 249.60 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 249.60 and 135.80 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 249.60 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/249.60 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 249.60 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 33,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,895.68/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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