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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.02, 1,313.28 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.02, 1,313.28 and 356 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.02 : 1,313.28 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.02/1,313.28 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.02x = 1,313.28 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.02x = 467,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,527.68/876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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