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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.19, 526.42 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.19, 526.42 and 134.61 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.19 : 526.42 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.19/526.42 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.19x = 526.42 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.19x = 70,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,861.40/351.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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