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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 524.69 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 524.69 and 155.14 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 524.69 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/524.69 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 524.69 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 81,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,398.32/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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