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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 530.76 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 530.76 and 238.76 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 530.76 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/530.76 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 530.76 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 126,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,724.26/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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