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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 524.88 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 524.88 and 267.68 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 524.88 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/524.88 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 524.88 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 140,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,499.88/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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