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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 910.98 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 910.98 and 168.58 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 910.98 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/910.98 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 910.98 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 153,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,573.01/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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