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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 533.14 and 328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 533.14 and 328.18 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 533.14 = 328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/533.14 = 328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 533.14 × 328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 174,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,965.89/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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