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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.17, 945.23 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.17, 945.23 and 167.93 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.17 : 945.23 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.17/945.23 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.17x = 945.23 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.17x = 158,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,732.47/630.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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