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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 230.50 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 230.50 and 104.82 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 230.50 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/230.50 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 230.50 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 24,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161.01/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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