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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 527.85 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 527.85 and 244.26 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 527.85 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/527.85 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 527.85 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 128,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,932.64/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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