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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 527.60 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 527.60 and 230.76 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 527.60 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/527.60 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 527.60 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 121,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,750.87/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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