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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.22, 526.85 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.22, 526.85 and 120.10 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.22 : 526.85 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.22/526.85 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.22x = 526.85 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.22x = 63,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,274.69/351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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