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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 249.93 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 249.93 and 112.64 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 249.93 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/249.93 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 249.93 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 28,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.87/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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