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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 344.76 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 344.76 and 167.04 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 344.76 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/344.76 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 344.76 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 57,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,588.71/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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