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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.19, 526.85 and 212.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.19, 526.85 and 212.61 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.19 : 526.85 = 212.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.19/526.85 = 212.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.19x = 526.85 × 212.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.19x = 112,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,013.58/351.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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