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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.23, 530.01 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.23, 530.01 and 251.76 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.23 : 530.01 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.23/530.01 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.23x = 530.01 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.23x = 133,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,435.32/354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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