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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.35, 530.84 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.35, 530.84 and 331.48 is: 497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.35 : 530.84 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.35/530.84 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.35x = 530.84 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.35x = 175,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,962.84/353.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.98

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