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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 530.30 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 530.30 and 314.18 is: 471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 530.30 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/530.30 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 530.30 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 166,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,608.01/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.76

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