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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 533.79 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 533.79 and 295.47 is: 443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 533.79 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/533.79 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 533.79 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 157,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,718.93/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.09

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