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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 526.59 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 526.59 and 196.91 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 526.59 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/526.59 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 526.59 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 103,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,688.20/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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