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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.06, 528.84 and 284.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.06, 528.84 and 284.21 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.06 : 528.84 = 284.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.06/528.84 = 284.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.06x = 528.84 × 284.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.06x = 150,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,301.62/353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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