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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 528.28 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 528.28 and 132.87 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 528.28 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/528.28 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 528.28 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 70,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,194.46/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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