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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.32 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.32 and 131.55 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.32 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.32 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.32 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 69,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,237.40/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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