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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.03, 533.36 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.03, 533.36 and 274.48 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.03 : 533.36 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.03/533.36 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.03x = 533.36 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.03x = 146,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,396.65/356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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