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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.76 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.76 and 199.92 is: 299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.76 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.76 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.76 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 106,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,109.54/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.74

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