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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.91, 532.67 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.91, 532.67 and 190.51 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.91 : 532.67 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.91/532.67 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.91x = 532.67 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.91x = 101,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,478.96/354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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