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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.58 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.58 and 276.24 is: 414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.58 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.58 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.58 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 146,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,567.42/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.03

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