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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 230.50 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 230.50 and 97.08 is: 133.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 230.50 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/230.50 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 230.50 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 22,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375.83/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.94

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