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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.23, 524.57 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.23, 524.57 and 295.92 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.23 : 524.57 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.23/524.57 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.23x = 524.57 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.23x = 155,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,230.75/350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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