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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 528.53 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 528.53 and 159.84 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 528.53 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/528.53 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 528.53 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 84,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,479.44/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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