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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.91, 616.31 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.91, 616.31 and 167.44 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.91 : 616.31 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.91/616.31 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.91x = 616.31 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.91x = 103,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,195.29/410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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