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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.07, 531.11 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.07, 531.11 and 209.71 is: 314.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.07 : 531.11 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.07/531.11 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.07x = 531.11 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.07x = 111,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,379.08/354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.57

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