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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 527.54 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 527.54 and 132.36 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 527.54 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/527.54 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 527.54 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 69,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,824.53/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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