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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.05, 524.13 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.05, 524.13 and 204.87 is: 307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.05 : 524.13 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.05/524.13 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.05x = 524.13 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.05x = 107,378.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,378.51/349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.63

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