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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.14, 524.88 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.14, 524.88 and 176.56 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.14 : 524.88 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.14/524.88 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.14x = 524.88 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.14x = 92,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,672.81/350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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