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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 526.83 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 526.83 and 197.14 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 526.83 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/526.83 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 526.83 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 103,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,859.27/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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