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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 527.20 and 204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 527.20 and 204.97 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 527.20 = 204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/527.20 = 204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 527.20 × 204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 108,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,060.18/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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