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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 526.10 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 526.10 and 119.61 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 526.10 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/526.10 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 526.10 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 62,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,924.49/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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