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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 250.55 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 250.55 and 121.27 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 250.55 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/250.55 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 250.55 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 30,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,384.20/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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