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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 530.70 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 530.70 and 276.86 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 530.70 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/530.70 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 530.70 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 146,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,929.60/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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