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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.13, 525.17 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.13, 525.17 and 130.71 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.13 : 525.17 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.13/525.17 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.13x = 525.17 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.13x = 68,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,645.63/350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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