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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 250.34 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 250.34 and 111.92 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 250.34 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/250.34 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 250.34 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 28,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016.24/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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