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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 531.12 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 531.12 and 210.08 is: 314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 531.12 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/531.12 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 531.12 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 111,577.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,577.69/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.55

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