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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.09, 525.41 and 288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.09, 525.41 and 288.64 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.09 : 525.41 = 288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.09/525.41 = 288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.09x = 525.41 × 288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.09x = 151,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,655.72/351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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