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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.19, 900.29 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.19, 900.29 and 167.36 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 900.29 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/900.29 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 900.29 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 150,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,668.45/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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