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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.00, 230.65 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.00, 230.65 and 147.56 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.00 : 230.65 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.00/230.65 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.00x = 230.65 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.00x = 34,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033.19/167.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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