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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.09, 529.73 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.09, 529.73 and 287.93 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.09 : 529.73 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.09/529.73 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.09x = 529.73 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.09x = 152,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,525.16/353.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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