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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.31, 528.17 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.31, 528.17 and 169.61 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 528.17 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/528.17 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 528.17 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 89,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,579.42/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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