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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 526.77 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 526.77 and 248.61 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 526.77 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/526.77 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 526.77 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 130,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,960.29/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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