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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 526.86 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 526.86 and 169 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 526.86 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/526.86 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 526.86 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 89,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,039.34/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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