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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 527.94 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 527.94 and 105.17 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 527.94 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/527.94 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 527.94 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 55,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522.79/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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