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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 525.42 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 525.42 and 314.04 is: 471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 525.42 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/525.42 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 525.42 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 165,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,002.90/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.38

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