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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 524.98 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 524.98 and 103.18 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 524.98 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/524.98 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 524.98 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 54,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,168.03/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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