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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 527.94 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 527.94 and 283.74 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 527.94 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/527.94 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 527.94 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 149,797.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,797.70/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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