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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.91, 526.28 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.91, 526.28 and 165.63 is: 248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.91 : 526.28 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.91/526.28 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.91x = 526.28 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.91x = 87,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,166.93/350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.40

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