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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 534.03 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 534.03 and 307.56 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 534.03 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/534.03 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 534.03 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 164,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,246.27/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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