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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.11, 250.85 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.11, 250.85 and 98.76 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.11 : 250.85 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.11/250.85 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.11x = 250.85 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.11x = 24,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,773.95/167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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