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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 525.57 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 525.57 and 325 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 525.57 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/525.57 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 525.57 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 170,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,810.25/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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