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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.07, 250.64 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.07, 250.64 and 74.53 is: 111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.07 : 250.64 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.07/250.64 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.07x = 250.64 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.07x = 18,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680.20/167.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.81

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