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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.06 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.06 and 118.97 is: 178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.06 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.06 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.06 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 62,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,466.39/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.37

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