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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 524.61 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 524.61 and 195.96 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 524.61 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/524.61 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 524.61 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 102,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,802.58/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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