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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 527.08 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 527.08 and 274.16 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 527.08 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/527.08 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 527.08 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 144,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,504.25/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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