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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.28 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.28 and 264.25 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.28 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.28 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.28 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 139,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,069.49/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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