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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 526.68 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 526.68 and 196.74 is: 295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 526.68 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/526.68 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 526.68 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 103,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,619.02/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.06

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