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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 528.08 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 528.08 and 132.53 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 528.08 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/528.08 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 528.08 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 69,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,983.14/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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