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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.09, 486.16 and 320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.09, 486.16 and 320.69 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.09 : 486.16 = 320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.09/486.16 = 320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.09x = 486.16 × 320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.09x = 155,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,906.65/353.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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