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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.93, 526.28 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.93, 526.28 and 155.88 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.93 : 526.28 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.93/526.28 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.93x = 526.28 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.93x = 82,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,036.53/350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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