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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.00, 524.39 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.00, 524.39 and 212.76 is: 318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.00 : 524.39 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.00/524.39 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.00x = 524.39 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.00x = 111,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,567.78/350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.77

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