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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.79, 529.88 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.79, 529.88 and 191.25 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.79 : 529.88 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.79/529.88 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.79x = 529.88 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.79x = 101,338.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,338.59/353.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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