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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.75, 525.98 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.75, 525.98 and 103.91 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 525.98 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/525.98 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 525.98 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 54,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,651.43/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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