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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 911.81 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 911.81 and 169.21 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 911.81 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/911.81 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 911.81 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 154,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,288.68/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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