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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 527.20 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 527.20 and 108.08 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 527.20 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/527.20 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 527.20 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 56,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,976.87/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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