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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.04, 527.36 and 259.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.04, 527.36 and 259.31 is: 388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.04 : 527.36 = 259.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.04/527.36 = 259.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.04x = 527.36 × 259.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.04x = 136,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,745.79/352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.44

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