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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.13, 529.09 and 249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.13, 529.09 and 249.91 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.13 : 529.09 = 249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.13/529.09 = 249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.13x = 529.09 × 249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.13x = 132,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,224.88/353.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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