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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.15, 534.68 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.15, 534.68 and 302.39 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.15 : 534.68 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.15/534.68 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.15x = 534.68 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.15x = 161,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,677.70/356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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