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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 818.46 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 818.46 and 353 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 818.46 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/818.46 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 818.46 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 288,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,916.38/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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