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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 529.90 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 529.90 and 160.62 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 529.90 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/529.90 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 529.90 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 85,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,112.54/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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