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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 532.58 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 532.58 and 354.90 is: 529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 532.58 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/532.58 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 532.58 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 189,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,012.64/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.54

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