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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 534.68 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 534.68 and 283.93 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 534.68 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/534.68 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 534.68 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 151,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,807.60/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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