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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.92, 525.98 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.92, 525.98 and 196.92 is: 295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.92 : 525.98 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.92/525.98 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.92x = 525.98 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.92x = 103,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,575.00/350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.15

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