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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 531.85 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 531.85 and 350.92 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 531.85 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/531.85 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 531.85 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 186,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,636.80/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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