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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 525.48 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 525.48 and 269.08 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 525.48 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/525.48 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 525.48 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 141,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,396.16/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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