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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 525.47 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 525.47 and 264.65 is: 396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 525.47 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/525.47 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 525.47 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 139,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,065.63/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.47

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