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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.91, 316.16 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.91, 316.16 and 167.46 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.91 : 316.16 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.91/316.16 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.91x = 316.16 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.91x = 52,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,945.36/210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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