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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 525.30 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 525.30 and 214.12 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 525.30 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/525.30 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 525.30 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 112,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,477.24/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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