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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.25, 250.88 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.25, 250.88 and 112.76 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.25 : 250.88 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.25/250.88 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.25x = 250.88 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.25x = 28,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287.41/167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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