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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 527.40 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 527.40 and 248.58 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 527.40 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/527.40 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 527.40 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 131,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,101.09/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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