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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 527.24 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 527.24 and 248.36 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 527.24 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/527.24 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 527.24 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 130,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,941.45/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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