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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 528 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 528 and 284.08 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 528 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/528 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 528 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 149,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,994.24/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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