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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 526.94 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 526.94 and 131.96 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 526.94 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/526.94 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 526.94 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 69,536.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,536.15/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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