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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 525.93 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 525.93 and 167.97 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 525.93 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/525.93 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 525.93 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 88,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,342.43/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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