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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 531.32 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 531.32 and 273.65 is: 410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 531.32 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/531.32 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 531.32 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 145,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,391.69/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.59

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