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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 250.16 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 250.16 and 64.04 is: 96.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 250.16 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/250.16 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 250.16 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 16,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,018.68/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.07

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