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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 1,021.51 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 1,021.51 and 168 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 1,021.51 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/1,021.51 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 1,021.51 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 171,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,613.68/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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