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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 526.82 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 526.82 and 197 is: 295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 526.82 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/526.82 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 526.82 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 103,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,783.54/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.61

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