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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.19, 526.15 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.19, 526.15 and 282.75 is: 423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.19 : 526.15 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.19/526.15 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.19x = 526.15 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.19x = 148,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,768.91/351.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.61

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