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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 528.37 and 315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 528.37 and 315.01 is: 472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 528.37 = 315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/528.37 = 315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 528.37 × 315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 166,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,444.96/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.96

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