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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 529.72 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 529.72 and 302.73 is: 453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 529.72 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/529.72 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 529.72 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 160,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,362.14/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.31

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