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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 486 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 486 and 341.28 is: 471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 486 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/486 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 486 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 165,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,862.08/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.09

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