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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 489.81 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 489.81 and 295.77 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 489.81 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/489.81 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 489.81 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 144,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,871.10/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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