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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 525.12 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 525.12 and 130.72 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 525.12 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/525.12 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 525.12 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 68,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,643.69/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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