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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 250.43 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 250.43 and 70.76 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 250.43 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/250.43 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 250.43 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 17,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720.43/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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