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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.02, 529.80 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.02, 529.80 and 231.52 is: 347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.02 : 529.80 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.02/529.80 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.02x = 529.80 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.02x = 122,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,659.30/353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.46

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