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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.07, 523.54 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.07, 523.54 and 307.94 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.07 : 523.54 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.07/523.54 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.07x = 523.54 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.07x = 161,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,216.67/351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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