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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 525.90 and 293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 525.90 and 293.74 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 525.90 = 293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/525.90 = 293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 525.90 × 293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 154,477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,477.87/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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