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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.61, 525.24 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.61, 525.24 and 167.64 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.61 : 525.24 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.61/525.24 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.61x = 525.24 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.61x = 88,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,051.23/350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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