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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 250.77 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 250.77 and 85.94 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 250.77 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/250.77 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 250.77 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 21,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551.17/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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