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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 524.48 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 524.48 and 263.46 is: 394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 524.48 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/524.48 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 524.48 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 138,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,178.18/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.55

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