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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.75, 615.78 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.75, 615.78 and 167.45 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.75 : 615.78 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.75/615.78 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.75x = 615.78 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.75x = 103,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,112.36/410.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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