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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 530.25 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 530.25 and 231.94 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 530.25 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/530.25 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 530.25 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 122,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,986.19/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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