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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.43, 530.64 and 324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.43, 530.64 and 324.81 is: 487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.43 : 530.64 = 324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.43/530.64 = 324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.43x = 530.64 × 324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.43x = 172,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,357.18/353.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.67

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