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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.55, 529.81 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.55, 529.81 and 251.03 is: 376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.55 : 529.81 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.55/529.81 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.55x = 529.81 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.55x = 132,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,996.95/353.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.18

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