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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.13, 526.72 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.13, 526.72 and 119.92 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.13 : 526.72 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.13/526.72 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.13x = 526.72 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.13x = 63,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,164.26/351.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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