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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.09, 525.15 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.09, 525.15 and 106.61 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.09 : 525.15 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.09/525.15 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.09x = 525.15 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.09x = 55,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,985.71/350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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