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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 527.90 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 527.90 and 344.44 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 527.90 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/527.90 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 527.90 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 181,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,829.88/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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