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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 250.64 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 250.64 and 98.45 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 250.64 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/250.64 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 250.64 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 24,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,675.51/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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