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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 250.93 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 250.93 and 76.01 is: 114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 250.93 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/250.93 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 250.93 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 19,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072.03/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.05

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