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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.06, 529.37 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.06, 529.37 and 170.09 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.06 : 529.37 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.06/529.37 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.06x = 529.37 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.06x = 90,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,039.69/353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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