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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.08, 250.35 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.08, 250.35 and 149.98 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.08 : 250.35 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.08/250.35 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.08x = 250.35 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.08x = 37,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,547.49/167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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