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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.05, 723.75 and 350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.05, 723.75 and 350.09 is: 482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.05 : 723.75 = 350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.05/723.75 = 350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.05x = 723.75 × 350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.05x = 253,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,377.64/525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.58

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