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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.76 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.76 and 205.48 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.76 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.76 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.76 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 107,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,827.68/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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