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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 248.91 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 248.91 and 108.27 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 248.91 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/248.91 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 248.91 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 26,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,949.08/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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