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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.84, 251.76 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.84, 251.76 and 110 is: 165

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.84 : 251.76 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.84/251.76 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.84x = 251.76 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.84x = 27,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693.60/167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165

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