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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.85, 528.17 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.85, 528.17 and 297.69 is: 446.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.85 : 528.17 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.85/528.17 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.85x = 528.17 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.85x = 157,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,230.93/351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.87

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