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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 531.43 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 531.43 and 190.29 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 531.43 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/531.43 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 531.43 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 101,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,123.63/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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