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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 526.52 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 526.52 and 188.82 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 526.52 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/526.52 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 526.52 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 99,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,416.56/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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