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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.76, 807.54 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.76, 807.54 and 353.44 is: 529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.76 : 807.54 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.76/807.54 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.76x = 807.54 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.76x = 285,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,416.94/538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.77

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