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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.24, 529.92 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.24, 529.92 and 237.40 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.24 : 529.92 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.24/529.92 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.24x = 529.92 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.24x = 125,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,803.01/353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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