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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 528 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 528 and 169.30 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 528 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/528 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 528 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 89,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,390.40/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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