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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.91, 532.10 and 256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.91, 532.10 and 256.13 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.91 : 532.10 = 256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.91/532.10 = 256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.91x = 532.10 × 256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.91x = 136,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,286.77/354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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