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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 527.76 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 527.76 and 324.28 is: 487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 527.76 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/527.76 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 527.76 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 171,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,142.01/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.53

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