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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 526.29 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 526.29 and 104.08 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 526.29 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/526.29 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 526.29 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 54,776.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,776.26/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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