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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 525.12 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 525.12 and 176.77 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 525.12 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/525.12 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 525.12 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 92,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,825.46/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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