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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 575.66 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 575.66 and 167.56 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 575.66 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/575.66 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 575.66 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 96,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,457.59/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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