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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 525.40 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 525.40 and 119.06 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 525.40 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/525.40 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 525.40 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 62,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,553.17/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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