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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.59, 909.77 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.59, 909.77 and 167.73 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.59 : 909.77 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.59/909.77 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.59x = 909.77 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.59x = 152,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,595.72/606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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