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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.61, 525.90 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.61, 525.90 and 119.64 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.61 : 525.90 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.61/525.90 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.61x = 525.90 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.61x = 62,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,918.68/350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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