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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 526.13 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 526.13 and 119.64 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 526.13 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/526.13 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 526.13 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 62,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945.60/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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