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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 901.06 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 901.06 and 167.83 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 901.06 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/901.06 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 901.06 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 151,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,224.90/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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