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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.81, 528.99 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.81, 528.99 and 169.84 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.81 : 528.99 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.81/528.99 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.81x = 528.99 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.81x = 89,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,843.66/352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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