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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.04, 250.62 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.04, 250.62 and 81.48 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.04 : 250.62 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.04/250.62 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.04x = 250.62 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.04x = 20,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420.52/167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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