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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 527.91 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 527.91 and 249.18 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 527.91 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/527.91 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 527.91 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 131,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,544.61/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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