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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.68 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.68 and 198.74 is: 298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.68 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.68 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.68 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 105,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,268.60/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.06

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