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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 554 and 353.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 554 and 353.21 is: 526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 554 = 353.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/554 = 353.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 554 × 353.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 195,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,678.34/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.12

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