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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.07, 526.47 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.07, 526.47 and 156 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.07 : 526.47 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.07/526.47 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.07x = 526.47 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.07x = 82,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,129.32/351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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