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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 529.68 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 529.68 and 216.08 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 529.68 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/529.68 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 529.68 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 114,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,453.25/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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