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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 526.30 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 526.30 and 168.11 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 526.30 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/526.30 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 526.30 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 88,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,473.24/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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