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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 250.81 and 69.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 250.81 and 69.63 is: 104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 250.81 = 69.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/250.81 = 69.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 250.81 × 69.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 17,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,462.30/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.42

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