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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.07, 526.39 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.07, 526.39 and 168.22 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.07 : 526.39 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.07/526.39 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.07x = 526.39 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.07x = 88,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,549.33/351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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