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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.56, 529.52 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.56, 529.52 and 231.66 is: 346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.56 : 529.52 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.56/529.52 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.56x = 529.52 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.56x = 122,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,668.60/353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.95

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