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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 530.27 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 530.27 and 236.99 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 530.27 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/530.27 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 530.27 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 125,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,668.69/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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