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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 533.12 and 346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 533.12 and 346.73 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 533.12 = 346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/533.12 = 346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 533.12 × 346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 184,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,844.30/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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