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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 527.04 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 527.04 and 168.58 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 527.04 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/527.04 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 527.04 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 88,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,848.40/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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