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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 530.60 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 530.60 and 213.38 is: 319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 530.60 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/530.60 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 530.60 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 113,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,219.69/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.26

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