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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 530.97 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 530.97 and 232.45 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 530.97 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/530.97 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 530.97 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 123,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,423.98/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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