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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.80 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.80 and 112.93 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.80 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.80 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.80 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 28,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321.79/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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