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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.81, 528.90 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.81, 528.90 and 170.11 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.81 : 528.90 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.81/528.90 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.81x = 528.90 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.81x = 89,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,971.18/352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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