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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 250.14 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 250.14 and 93.59 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 250.14 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/250.14 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 250.14 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 23,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411.17/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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