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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 530.32 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 530.32 and 199.90 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 530.32 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/530.32 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 530.32 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 106,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,010.97/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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