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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.95, 530.79 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.95, 530.79 and 191.54 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.95 : 530.79 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.95/530.79 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.95x = 530.79 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.95x = 101,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,669.48/353.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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