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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 526.94 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 526.94 and 344.04 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 526.94 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/526.94 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 526.94 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 181,288.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,288.44/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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