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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 527.88 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 527.88 and 105.16 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 527.88 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/527.88 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 527.88 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 55,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,511.86/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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