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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 526.74 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 526.74 and 290.34 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 526.74 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/526.74 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 526.74 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 152,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,933.69/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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