Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 936.06 and 168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 624, 936.06 and 168 is: 252.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624 : 936.06 = 168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624/936.06 = 168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624x = 936.06 × 168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624x = 157,258.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,258.08/624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252.02
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