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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 530.95 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 530.95 and 191.59 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 530.95 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/530.95 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 530.95 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 101,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,724.71/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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