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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.31, 530.13 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.31, 530.13 and 190.97 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.31 : 530.13 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.31/530.13 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.31x = 530.13 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.31x = 101,238.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,238.93/353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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