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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 524.06 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 524.06 and 154.43 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 524.06 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/524.06 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 524.06 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 80,927.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,927.19/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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