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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 250.62 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 250.62 and 94.84 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 250.62 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/250.62 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 250.62 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 23,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,768.80/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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