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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 525.84 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 525.84 and 167.94 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 525.84 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/525.84 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 525.84 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 88,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,309.57/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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