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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 525.92 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 525.92 and 177.66 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 525.92 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/525.92 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 525.92 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 93,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,434.95/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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