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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.91, 529.79 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.91, 529.79 and 245.64 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.91 : 529.79 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.91/529.79 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.91x = 529.79 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.91x = 130,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,136.39/353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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