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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841, 1,260.68 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841, 1,260.68 and 353.76 is: 530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841 : 1,260.68 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841/1,260.68 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841x = 1,260.68 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841x = 445,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,978.16/841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.30

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