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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 527.13 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 527.13 and 168.68 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 527.13 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/527.13 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 527.13 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 88,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,913.65/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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