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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 530.51 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 530.51 and 354.57 is: 489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 530.51 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/530.51 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 530.51 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 188,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,102.93/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.81

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