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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.97, 1,351.65 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.97, 1,351.65 and 353 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.97 : 1,351.65 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.97/1,351.65 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.97x = 1,351.65 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.97x = 477,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,132.45/900.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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