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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 524.72 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 524.72 and 106.28 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 524.72 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/524.72 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 524.72 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 55,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,764.09/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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