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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.05, 250.52 and 58.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.05, 250.52 and 58.81 is: 88.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.05 : 250.52 = 58.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.05/250.52 = 58.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.05x = 250.52 × 58.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.05x = 14,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,733.08/167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.20

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