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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.85, 527.88 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.85, 527.88 and 108.39 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.85 : 527.88 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.85/527.88 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.85x = 527.88 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.85x = 57,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,216.91/351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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