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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.19, 526.02 and 268.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.19, 526.02 and 268.00 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.19 : 526.02 = 268.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.19/526.02 = 268.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.19x = 526.02 × 268.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.19x = 140,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,970.73/351.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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