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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.14, 529.66 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.14, 529.66 and 237.64 is: 356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.14 : 529.66 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.14/529.66 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.14x = 529.66 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.14x = 125,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,868.40/353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.43

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