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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.83, 530.34 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.83, 530.34 and 223.93 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.83 : 530.34 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.83/530.34 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.83x = 530.34 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.83x = 118,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,759.04/353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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