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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 533.87 and 353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 533.87 and 353.01 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 533.87 = 353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/533.87 = 353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 533.87 × 353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 188,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,459.68/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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