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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.12, 527.59 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.12, 527.59 and 214.75 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.12 : 527.59 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.12/527.59 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.12x = 527.59 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.12x = 113,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,299.95/352.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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