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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 529.34 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 529.34 and 299.70 is: 448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 529.34 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/529.34 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 529.34 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 158,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,641.70/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.18

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