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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 527.48 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 527.48 and 332.68 is: 498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 527.48 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/527.48 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 527.48 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 175,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,482.05/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.64

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