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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.15, 527.72 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.15, 527.72 and 283.30 is: 424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.15 : 527.72 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.15/527.72 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.15x = 527.72 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.15x = 149,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,500.34/352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.54

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