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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 526.06 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 526.06 and 119.62 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 526.06 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/526.06 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 526.06 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 62,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,927.30/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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