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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 523.92 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 523.92 and 141.04 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 523.92 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/523.92 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 523.92 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 73,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,893.80/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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