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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.67, 614.14 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.67, 614.14 and 166.03 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.67 : 614.14 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.67/614.14 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.67x = 614.14 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.67x = 101,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,966.64/409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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