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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 526.89 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 526.89 and 321.64 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 526.89 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/526.89 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 526.89 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 169,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,468.90/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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