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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 527.55 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 527.55 and 314.42 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 527.55 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/527.55 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 527.55 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 165,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,869.63/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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