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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.04, 1,300.48 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.04, 1,300.48 and 354 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.04 : 1,300.48 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.04/1,300.48 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.04x = 1,300.48 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.04x = 460,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,369.92/867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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