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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.20, 529.14 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.20, 529.14 and 307 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.20 : 529.14 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.20/529.14 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.20x = 529.14 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.20x = 162,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,445.98/353.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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