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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 525.90 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 525.90 and 289.86 is: 434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 525.90 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/525.90 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 525.90 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 152,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,437.37/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.12

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