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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.29, 616.93 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.29, 616.93 and 167.64 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.29 : 616.93 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.29/616.93 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.29x = 616.93 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.29x = 103,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,422.15/411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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