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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.93, 527.94 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.93, 527.94 and 169.41 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.93 : 527.94 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.93/527.94 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.93x = 527.94 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.93x = 89,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,438.32/351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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