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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.02, 250.70 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.02, 250.70 and 154.87 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.02 : 250.70 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.02/250.70 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.02x = 250.70 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.02x = 38,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,824.51/167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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