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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 527.80 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 527.80 and 206.02 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 527.80 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/527.80 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 527.80 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 108,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,738.27/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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