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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 530.01 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 530.01 and 318.24 is: 476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 530.01 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/530.01 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 530.01 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 168,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,670.38/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.63

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