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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 536.22 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 536.22 and 296.19 is: 444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 536.22 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/536.22 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 536.22 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 158,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,823.00/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.96

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