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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.84, 526 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.84, 526 and 168.06 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.84 : 526 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.84/526 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.84x = 526 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.84x = 88,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,399.56/350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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