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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 528.84 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 528.84 and 170 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 528.84 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/528.84 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 528.84 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 89,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,902.80/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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