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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.21, 527.44 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.21, 527.44 and 321 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.21 : 527.44 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.21/527.44 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.21x = 527.44 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.21x = 169,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,308.24/352.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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