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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 248.99 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 248.99 and 122.97 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 248.99 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/248.99 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 248.99 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 30,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,617.69/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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