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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 526.92 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 526.92 and 313.59 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 526.92 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/526.92 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 526.92 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 165,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,236.84/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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