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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 526.08 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 526.08 and 241.92 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 526.08 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/526.08 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 526.08 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 127,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,269.27/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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