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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 527.40 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 527.40 and 108.20 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 527.40 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/527.40 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 527.40 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 57,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,064.68/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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