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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 828.12 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 828.12 and 167.34 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 828.12 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/828.12 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 828.12 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 138,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,577.60/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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