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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 534.24 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 534.24 and 319.56 is: 479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 534.24 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/534.24 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 534.24 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 170,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,721.73/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.66

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