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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.85, 527.83 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.85, 527.83 and 169.10 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.85 : 527.83 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.85/527.83 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.85x = 527.83 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.85x = 89,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,252.57/351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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