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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.06, 528.81 and 255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.06, 528.81 and 255.27 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.06 : 528.81 = 255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.06/528.81 = 255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.06x = 528.81 × 255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.06x = 134,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,989.33/353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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