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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 530.84 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 530.84 and 208.02 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 530.84 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/530.84 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 530.84 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 110,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,425.34/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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