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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 690.22 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 690.22 and 167.57 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 690.22 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/690.22 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 690.22 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 115,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,657.34/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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