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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 536.36 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 536.36 and 300.11 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 536.36 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/536.36 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 536.36 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 160,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,966.84/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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