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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 900.98 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 900.98 and 167.84 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 900.98 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/900.98 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 900.98 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 151,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,220.48/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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