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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.07 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.07 and 315.90 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.07 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.07 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.07 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 165,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,553.71/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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