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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.15, 526.86 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.15, 526.86 and 168.36 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.15 : 526.86 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.15/526.86 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.15x = 526.86 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.15x = 88,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,702.15/351.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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