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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.16, 527.94 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.16, 527.94 and 169.36 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 527.94 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/527.94 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 527.94 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 89,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,411.92/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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