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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.77, 251.38 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.77, 251.38 and 109.94 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.77 : 251.38 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.77/251.38 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.77x = 251.38 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.77x = 27,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,636.72/167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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