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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.12 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.12 and 207.48 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.12 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.12 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.12 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 110,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,196.78/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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