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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 527 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 527 and 134.80 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 527 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/527 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 527 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 71,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,039.60/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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