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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 525.92 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 525.92 and 131.19 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 525.92 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/525.92 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 525.92 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 68,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,995.44/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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