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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.24, 560.01 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.24, 560.01 and 167.66 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.24 : 560.01 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.24/560.01 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.24x = 560.01 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.24x = 93,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,890.44/373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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