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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 527.78 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 527.78 and 108.36 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 527.78 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/527.78 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 527.78 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 57,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,190.24/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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