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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.13, 828.19 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.13, 828.19 and 167.38 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.13 : 828.19 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.13/828.19 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.13x = 828.19 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.13x = 138,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,622.44/552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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