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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 530.68 and 296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 530.68 and 296.48 is: 444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 530.68 = 296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/530.68 = 296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 530.68 × 296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 157,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,336.01/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.15

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