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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 526.68 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 526.68 and 168.92 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 526.68 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/526.68 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 526.68 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 88,966.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,966.79/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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