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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 530.88 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 530.88 and 290.56 is: 435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 530.88 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/530.88 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 530.88 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 154,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,252.49/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.84

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