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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 251.97 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 251.97 and 133.83 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 251.97 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/251.97 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 251.97 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 33,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,721.15/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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