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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 530.28 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 530.28 and 338.58 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 530.28 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/530.28 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 530.28 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 179,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,542.20/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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