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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.55, 529.82 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.55, 529.82 and 260.27 is: 390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.55 : 529.82 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.55/529.82 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.55x = 529.82 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.55x = 137,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,896.25/353.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.03

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