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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.01, 529.61 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.01, 529.61 and 160.77 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.01 : 529.61 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.01/529.61 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.01x = 529.61 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.01x = 85,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,144.60/353.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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