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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.11, 526.79 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.11, 526.79 and 120.02 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.11 : 526.79 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.11/526.79 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.11x = 526.79 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.11x = 63,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,225.34/351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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