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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.07, 486.02 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.07, 486.02 and 264.77 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.07 : 486.02 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.07/486.02 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.07x = 486.02 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.07x = 128,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,682.19/352.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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