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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 533.20 and 209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 533.20 and 209.74 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 533.20 = 209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/533.20 = 209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 533.20 × 209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 111,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,833.37/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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