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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 527.13 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 527.13 and 168.66 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 527.13 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/527.13 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 527.13 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 88,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,905.75/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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