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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 525.14 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 525.14 and 118.93 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 525.14 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/525.14 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 525.14 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 62,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,454.90/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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