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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 527.81 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 527.81 and 135.27 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 527.81 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/527.81 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 527.81 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 71,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,396.18/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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