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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 250.11 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 250.11 and 89.67 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 250.11 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/250.11 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 250.11 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 22,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,427.36/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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