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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.97, 527.79 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.97, 527.79 and 108.43 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.97 : 527.79 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.97/527.79 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.97x = 527.79 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.97x = 57,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228.27/351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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