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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.73 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.73 and 209.46 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.73 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.73 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.73 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 111,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,166.71/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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