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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.31, 250.77 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.31, 250.77 and 126.63 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.31 : 250.77 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.31/250.77 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.31x = 250.77 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.31x = 31,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,755.01/167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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