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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.16, 251.02 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.16, 251.02 and 134.76 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.16 : 251.02 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.16/251.02 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.16x = 251.02 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.16x = 33,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,827.46/167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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