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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.11, 250.75 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.11, 250.75 and 126.78 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.11 : 250.75 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.11/250.75 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.11x = 250.75 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.11x = 31,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,788.20/167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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