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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.21, 230.76 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.21, 230.76 and 93.55 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.21 : 230.76 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.21/230.76 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.21x = 230.76 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.21x = 21,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,587.89/167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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