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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.31, 530.07 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.31, 530.07 and 250.79 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.31 : 530.07 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.31/530.07 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.31x = 530.07 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.31x = 132,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,936.26/353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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