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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.00, 523.98 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.00, 523.98 and 263.69 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.00 : 523.98 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.00/523.98 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.00x = 523.98 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.00x = 138,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,171.07/350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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