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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.73, 530.89 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.73, 530.89 and 267.84 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.73 : 530.89 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.73/530.89 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.73x = 530.89 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.73x = 142,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,193.58/354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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