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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.01, 526 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.01, 526 and 175.22 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.01 : 526 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.01/526 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.01x = 526 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.01x = 92,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,165.72/351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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