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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.23, 524.98 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.23, 524.98 and 195.93 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.23 : 524.98 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.23/524.98 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.23x = 524.98 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.23x = 102,859.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,859.33/350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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