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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 527.40 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 527.40 and 169.14 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 527.40 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/527.40 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 527.40 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 89,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,204.44/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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