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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 523.80 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 523.80 and 203.07 is: 304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 523.80 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/523.80 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 523.80 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 106,368.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,368.07/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.12

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