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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 524.33 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 524.33 and 281.19 is: 421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 524.33 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/524.33 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 524.33 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 147,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,434.95/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.19

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