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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.92 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 616.92 and 167.67 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 616.92 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/616.92 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 616.92 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 103,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,438.98/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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