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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 525.66 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 525.66 and 188.02 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 525.66 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/525.66 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 525.66 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 98,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,834.55/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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