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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 532.08 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 532.08 and 208.94 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 532.08 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/532.08 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 532.08 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 111,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,170.13/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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