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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 527.54 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 527.54 and 236.25 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 527.54 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/527.54 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 527.54 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 124,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,630.14/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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