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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.07, 530.98 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.07, 530.98 and 195.73 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.07 : 530.98 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.07/530.98 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.07x = 530.98 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.07x = 103,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,928.20/354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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