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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 524.88 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 524.88 and 325.59 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 524.88 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/524.88 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 524.88 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 170,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,895.68/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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