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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 616.75 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 616.75 and 167.64 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 616.75 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/616.75 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 616.75 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 103,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,389.24/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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