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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 525.77 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 525.77 and 196.08 is: 294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 525.77 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/525.77 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 525.77 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 103,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,092.98/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.40

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