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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.68 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.68 and 168.54 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.68 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.68 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.68 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 88,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,766.65/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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