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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 559.98 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 559.98 and 351 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 559.98 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/559.98 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 559.98 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 196,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,552.98/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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