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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 294.93 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 294.93 and 167.05 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 294.93 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/294.93 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 294.93 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 49,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,267.08/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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