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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 525.99 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 525.99 and 290.82 is: 435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 525.99 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/525.99 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 525.99 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 152,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,968.41/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.84

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