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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 528.66 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 528.66 and 289.98 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 528.66 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/528.66 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 528.66 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 153,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,300.83/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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