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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.81, 532.83 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.81, 532.83 and 337.80 is: 507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.81 : 532.83 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.81/532.83 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.81x = 532.83 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.81x = 179,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,989.97/354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.29

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