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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 526.61 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 526.61 and 312.82 is: 468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 526.61 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/526.61 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 526.61 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 164,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,730.60/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.97

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