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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.27, 525.20 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.27, 525.20 and 167.41 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.27 : 525.20 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.27/525.20 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.27x = 525.20 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.27x = 87,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,921.58/350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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