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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 524.73 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 524.73 and 176.60 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 524.73 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/524.73 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 524.73 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 92,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,667.32/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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