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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.21, 529.43 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.21, 529.43 and 190.55 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.21 : 529.43 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.21/529.43 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.21x = 529.43 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.21x = 100,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,883.26/353.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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