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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 527.72 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 527.72 and 108.24 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 527.72 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/527.72 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 527.72 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 57,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,119.87/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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