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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.19, 525.38 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.19, 525.38 and 141.97 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.19 : 525.38 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.19/525.38 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.19x = 525.38 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.19x = 74,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,588.20/350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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