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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 527.04 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 527.04 and 236.15 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 527.04 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/527.04 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 527.04 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 124,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,459.32/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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