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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 525.56 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 525.56 and 241.60 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 525.56 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/525.56 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 525.56 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 126,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,975.30/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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