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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.62, 530.46 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.62, 530.46 and 191.08 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.62 : 530.46 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.62/530.46 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.62x = 530.46 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.62x = 101,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,360.30/353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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