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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 526.76 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 526.76 and 188.72 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 526.76 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/526.76 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 526.76 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 99,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,410.15/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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