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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 250.47 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 250.47 and 98.64 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 250.47 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/250.47 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 250.47 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 24,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,706.36/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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