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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.78, 526.37 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.78, 526.37 and 204.84 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.78 : 526.37 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.78/526.37 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.78x = 526.37 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.78x = 107,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,820.61/350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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