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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.76, 527.87 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.76, 527.87 and 135.34 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.76 : 527.87 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.76/527.87 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.76x = 527.87 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.76x = 71,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,441.93/351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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