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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.14, 525.09 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.14, 525.09 and 106.60 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.14 : 525.09 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.14/525.09 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.14x = 525.09 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.14x = 55,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,974.59/350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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