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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 532.98 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 532.98 and 335.97 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 532.98 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/532.98 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 532.98 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 179,065.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,065.29/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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