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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.64 and 75.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.64 and 75.81 is: 113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.64 = 75.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.64 = 75.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.64 × 75.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 19,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000.64/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.68

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