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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 533.73 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 533.73 and 349.75 is: 524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 533.73 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/533.73 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 533.73 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 186,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,672.07/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.64

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