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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.91, 527.26 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.91, 527.26 and 344.62 is: 516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.91 : 527.26 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.91/527.26 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.91x = 527.26 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.91x = 181,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,704.34/351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.34

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