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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.03, 529.81 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.03, 529.81 and 237.20 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.03 : 529.81 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.03/529.81 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.03x = 529.81 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.03x = 125,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,667.69/353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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