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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.75, 526.95 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.75, 526.95 and 274.35 is: 411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 526.95 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/526.95 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 526.95 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 144,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,568.73/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.00

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