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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.13, 528.20 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.13, 528.20 and 159.75 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.13 : 528.20 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.13/528.20 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.13x = 528.20 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.13x = 84,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,379.95/352.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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