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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.01, 575.81 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.01, 575.81 and 167.47 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.01 : 575.81 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.01/575.81 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.01x = 575.81 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.01x = 96,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,430.90/384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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