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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 576.03 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 576.03 and 167.64 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 576.03 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/576.03 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 576.03 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 96,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,565.67/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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