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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.23, 249.36 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.23, 249.36 and 94.02 is: 141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.23 : 249.36 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.23/249.36 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.23x = 249.36 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.23x = 23,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,444.83/166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.04

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