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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 524.19 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 524.19 and 291.88 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 524.19 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/524.19 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 524.19 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 153,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,000.58/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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