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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 662.19 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 662.19 and 167.55 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 662.19 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/662.19 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 662.19 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 110,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,945.79/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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