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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 250.80 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 250.80 and 113.46 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 250.80 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/250.80 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 250.80 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 28,455.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455.77/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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