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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 526.10 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 526.10 and 204.73 is: 306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 526.10 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/526.10 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 526.10 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 107,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,708.45/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.61

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