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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 528.24 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 528.24 and 275.72 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 528.24 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/528.24 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 528.24 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 145,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,644.73/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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