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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 527.94 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 527.94 and 283.88 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 527.94 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/527.94 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 527.94 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 149,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,871.61/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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