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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 250.90 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 250.90 and 109.57 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 250.90 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/250.90 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 250.90 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 27,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,491.11/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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