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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 527.91 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 527.91 and 169.36 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 527.91 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/527.91 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 527.91 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 89,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,406.84/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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