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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.56 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.56 and 94.94 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.56 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.56 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.56 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 23,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788.17/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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