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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 250.61 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 250.61 and 98.66 is: 148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 250.61 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/250.61 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 250.61 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 24,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723.44/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.00

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