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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 543 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 543 and 349.83 is: 526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 543 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/543 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 543 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 189,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,957.69/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.78

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