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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 248.60 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 248.60 and 153.92 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 248.60 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/248.60 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 248.60 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 38,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,264.12/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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