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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 525 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 525 and 300.32 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 525 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/525 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 525 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 157,668
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,668/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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