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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 526.20 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 526.20 and 314.48 is: 471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 526.20 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/526.20 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 526.20 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 165,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,479.38/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.77

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