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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 530.36 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 530.36 and 231.92 is: 347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 530.36 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/530.36 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 530.36 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 123,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,001.09/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.43

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