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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.29, 530.82 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.29, 530.82 and 191.68 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.29 : 530.82 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.29/530.82 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.29x = 530.82 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.29x = 101,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,746.25/354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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