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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.11, 527.99 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.11, 527.99 and 169.37 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.11 : 527.99 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.11/527.99 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.11x = 527.99 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.11x = 89,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,422.18/352.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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