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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 525.13 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 525.13 and 103.31 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 525.13 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/525.13 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 525.13 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 54,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251.18/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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