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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.71, 530.25 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.71, 530.25 and 216.82 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.71 : 530.25 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.71/530.25 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.71x = 530.25 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.71x = 114,968.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,968.81/353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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