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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 528.05 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 528.05 and 117.79 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 528.05 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/528.05 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 528.05 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 62,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,196.66/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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