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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.04, 486.90 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.04, 486.90 and 315.75 is: 435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.04 : 486.90 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.04/486.90 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.04x = 486.90 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.04x = 153,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,738.68/353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.47

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