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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 523.80 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 523.80 and 309.94 is: 463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 523.80 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/523.80 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 523.80 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 162,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,346.57/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.79

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