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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 250.73 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 250.73 and 101.94 is: 153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 250.73 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/250.73 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 250.73 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 25,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,559.85/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.13

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