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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 526.99 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 526.99 and 168.80 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 526.99 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/526.99 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 526.99 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 88,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,955.91/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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