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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.91, 526.64 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.91, 526.64 and 229.14 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.91 : 526.64 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.91/526.64 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.91x = 526.64 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.91x = 120,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,673.14/350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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