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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.05, 944.99 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.05, 944.99 and 167.87 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.05 : 944.99 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.05/944.99 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.05x = 944.99 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.05x = 158,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,635.47/630.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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