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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 526.86 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 526.86 and 134.78 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 526.86 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/526.86 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 526.86 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 71,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,007.56/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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