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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 526.54 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 526.54 and 119.92 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 526.54 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/526.54 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 526.54 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 63,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,142.68/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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