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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 532.27 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 532.27 and 149.30 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 532.27 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/532.27 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 532.27 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 79,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,467.43/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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