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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.76 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.76 and 58.94 is: 88.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.76 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.76 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.76 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 14,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,779.79/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.43

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