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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 713.56 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 713.56 and 167.62 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 713.56 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/713.56 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 713.56 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 119,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,606.38/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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