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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 248.93 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 248.93 and 92.87 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 248.93 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/248.93 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 248.93 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 23,118.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118.13/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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