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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 622.06 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 622.06 and 167.87 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 622.06 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/622.06 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 622.06 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 104,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,422.85/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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