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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.22, 527.10 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.22, 527.10 and 189.04 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.22 : 527.10 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.22/527.10 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.22x = 527.10 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.22x = 99,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,642.98/351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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