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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 230.49 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 230.49 and 108.76 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 230.49 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/230.49 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 230.49 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 25,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,068.09/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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