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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 534.26 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 534.26 and 275.32 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 534.26 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/534.26 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 534.26 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 147,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,092.46/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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