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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 527.55 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 527.55 and 189.28 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 527.55 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/527.55 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 527.55 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 99,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,854.66/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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