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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 526.95 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 526.95 and 283.38 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 526.95 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/526.95 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 526.95 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 149,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,327.09/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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