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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 527.80 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 527.80 and 297.44 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 527.80 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/527.80 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 527.80 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 156,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,985.45/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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