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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.85, 527.82 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.85, 527.82 and 135.37 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.85 : 527.82 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.85/527.82 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.85x = 527.82 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.85x = 71,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,450.99/351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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