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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 525.32 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 525.32 and 167.48 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 525.32 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/525.32 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 525.32 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 87,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,980.59/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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