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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.13, 526.44 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.13, 526.44 and 166.05 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.13 : 526.44 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.13/526.44 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.13x = 526.44 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.13x = 87,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,412.73/351.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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