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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.04, 524.01 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.04, 524.01 and 204.86 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.04 : 524.01 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.04/524.01 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.04x = 524.01 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.04x = 107,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,348.69/349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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