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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 525.29 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 525.29 and 130.85 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 525.29 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/525.29 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 525.29 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 68,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,734.20/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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