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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.61, 530.28 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.61, 530.28 and 250.74 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.61 : 530.28 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.61/530.28 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.61x = 530.28 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.61x = 132,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,962.41/353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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