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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 526.20 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 526.20 and 282.44 is: 423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 526.20 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/526.20 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 526.20 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 148,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,619.93/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.07

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