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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.76, 527.96 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.76, 527.96 and 169.08 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.76 : 527.96 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.76/527.96 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.76x = 527.96 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.76x = 89,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,267.48/351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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