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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.31, 526.90 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.31, 526.90 and 131.91 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.31 : 526.90 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.31/526.90 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.31x = 526.90 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.31x = 69,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,503.38/351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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