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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.68 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.68 and 177.84 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.68 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.68 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.68 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 93,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,664.77/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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