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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.20 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.20 and 196.80 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.20 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.20 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.20 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 103,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,556.16/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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