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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.03, 528.93 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.03, 528.93 and 299.16 is: 448.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.03 : 528.93 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.03/528.93 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.03x = 528.93 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.03x = 158,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,234.70/353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.23

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