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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 526.11 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 526.11 and 168.80 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 526.11 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/526.11 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 526.11 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 88,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,807.37/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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