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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.69, 526.91 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.69, 526.91 and 283.25 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.69 : 526.91 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.69/526.91 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.69x = 526.91 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.69x = 149,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,243.21/351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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