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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 526.65 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 526.65 and 177.51 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 526.65 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/526.65 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 526.65 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 93,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,485.64/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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