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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 525.05 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 525.05 and 118.92 is: 178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 525.05 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/525.05 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 525.05 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 62,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,438.35/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.38

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