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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 525.08 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 525.08 and 106.58 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 525.08 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/525.08 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 525.08 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 55,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,964.61/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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