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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 250 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 250 and 128.16 is: 192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 250 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/250 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 250 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 32,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,040/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.09

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