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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.73 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.73 and 191.46 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.73 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.73 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.73 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 101,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,613.57/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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