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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.85, 525.80 and 269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.85, 525.80 and 269.29 is: 403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.85 : 525.80 = 269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.85/525.80 = 269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.85x = 525.80 × 269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.85x = 141,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,592.68/350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.57

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