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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 527.64 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 527.64 and 269.84 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 527.64 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/527.64 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 527.64 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 142,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,378.38/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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