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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.07, 531.30 and 245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.07, 531.30 and 245.65 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.07 : 531.30 = 245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.07/531.30 = 245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.07x = 531.30 × 245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.07x = 130,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,513.85/354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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