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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 527.76 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 527.76 and 291.65 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 527.76 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/527.76 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 527.76 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 153,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,918.57/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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