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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 526.66 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 526.66 and 341.32 is: 511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 526.66 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/526.66 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 526.66 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 179,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,757.42/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.09

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