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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 527.74 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 527.74 and 135.32 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 527.74 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/527.74 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 527.74 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 71,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,413.78/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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