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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 250.80 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 250.80 and 105.98 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 250.80 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/250.80 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 250.80 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 26,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,579.78/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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