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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 529.62 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 529.62 and 344.98 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 529.62 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/529.62 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 529.62 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 182,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,708.31/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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