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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.99, 526.25 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.99, 526.25 and 131.62 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.99 : 526.25 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.99/526.25 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.99x = 526.25 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.99x = 69,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,261.74/350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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