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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 534.06 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 534.06 and 252.27 is: 377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 534.06 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/534.06 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 534.06 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 134,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,727.32/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.64

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