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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 528.39 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 528.39 and 189.96 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 528.39 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/528.39 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 528.39 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 100,372.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,372.96/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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