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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 525.15 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 525.15 and 176.75 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 525.15 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/525.15 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 525.15 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 92,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,820.26/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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