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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.87, 525.85 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.87, 525.85 and 269.32 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.87 : 525.85 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.87/525.85 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.87x = 525.85 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.87x = 141,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,620.61/350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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