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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 527.57 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 527.57 and 169.29 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 527.57 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/527.57 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 527.57 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 89,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,312.33/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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