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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 532.77 and 320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 532.77 and 320.47 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 532.77 = 320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/532.77 = 320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 532.77 × 320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 170,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,736.80/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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