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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 527.58 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 527.58 and 108.29 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 527.58 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/527.58 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 527.58 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 57,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,129.00/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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