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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 230.72 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 230.72 and 93.50 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 230.72 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/230.72 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 230.72 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 21,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571.60/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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