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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.91, 525.22 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.91, 525.22 and 195.96 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.91 : 525.22 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.91/525.22 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.91x = 525.22 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.91x = 102,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,921.13/349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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