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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 527.76 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 527.76 and 274.62 is: 412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 527.76 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/527.76 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 527.76 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 144,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,933.45/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.25

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