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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.64 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.64 and 167.16 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.64 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.64 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.64 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 47,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,580.42/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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