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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.04, 250.64 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.04, 250.64 and 80.42 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.04 : 250.64 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.04/250.64 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.04x = 250.64 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.04x = 20,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.12/167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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