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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 544.98 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 544.98 and 353.76 is: 531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 544.98 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/544.98 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 544.98 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 192,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,792.12/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.15

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