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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 531.06 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 531.06 and 276.46 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 531.06 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/531.06 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 531.06 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 146,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,816.85/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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