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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 526.95 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 526.95 and 169.36 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 526.95 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/526.95 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 526.95 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 89,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,244.25/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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