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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 531.92 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 531.92 and 267.44 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 531.92 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/531.92 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 531.92 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 142,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,254.69/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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