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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 529.68 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 529.68 and 243.90 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 529.68 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/529.68 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 529.68 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 129,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,188.95/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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