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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 250.85 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 250.85 and 75.93 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 250.85 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/250.85 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 250.85 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 19,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047.04/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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