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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.23, 525.36 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.23, 525.36 and 205.84 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.23 : 525.36 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.23/525.36 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.23x = 525.36 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.23x = 108,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,140.10/350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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