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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 529.28 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 529.28 and 199.04 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 529.28 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/529.28 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 529.28 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 105,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,344.25/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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