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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 530.08 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 530.08 and 307.32 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 530.08 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/530.08 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 530.08 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 162,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,901.43/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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