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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 526.07 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 526.07 and 168.29 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 526.07 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/526.07 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 526.07 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 88,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,532.32/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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