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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 526.37 and 310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 526.37 and 310.79 is: 464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 526.37 = 310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/526.37 = 310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 526.37 × 310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 163,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,588.98/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.97

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