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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 526.93 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 526.93 and 94.78 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 526.93 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/526.93 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 526.93 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 49,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,942.85/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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