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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.99, 525.03 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.99, 525.03 and 106.48 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.99 : 525.03 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.99/525.03 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.99x = 525.03 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.99x = 55,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,905.45/349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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