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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 526.60 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 526.60 and 269.80 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 526.60 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/526.60 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 526.60 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 142,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,076.68/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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