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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 525.82 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 525.82 and 155.41 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 525.82 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/525.82 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 525.82 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 81,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715.69/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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