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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.11, 529.21 and 261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.11, 529.21 and 261.07 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.11 : 529.21 = 261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.11/529.21 = 261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.11x = 529.21 × 261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.11x = 138,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,162.10/353.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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