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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.04, 230.48 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.04, 230.48 and 97.09 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.04 : 230.48 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.04/230.48 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.04x = 230.48 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.04x = 22,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377.30/167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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