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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 526.56 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 526.56 and 177.70 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 526.56 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/526.56 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 526.56 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 93,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,569.71/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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