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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 533.28 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 533.28 and 344.96 is: 518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 533.28 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/533.28 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 533.28 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 183,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,960.27/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.14

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