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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.13, 526.77 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.13, 526.77 and 156.12 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.13 : 526.77 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.13/526.77 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.13x = 526.77 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.13x = 82,239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,239.33/351.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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