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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 525.92 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 525.92 and 220.86 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 525.92 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/525.92 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 525.92 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 116,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,154.69/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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