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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 526.91 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 526.91 and 241.97 is: 362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 526.91 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/526.91 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 526.91 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 127,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,492.57/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.99

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