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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 725.90 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 725.90 and 351.22 is: 484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 725.90 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/725.90 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 725.90 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 254,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,950.60/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.70

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