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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 526.95 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 526.95 and 302.61 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 526.95 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/526.95 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 526.95 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 159,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,460.34/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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