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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 525.12 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 525.12 and 118.94 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 525.12 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/525.12 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 525.12 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 62,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,454.70/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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