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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 528.69 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 528.69 and 287.97 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 528.69 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/528.69 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 528.69 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 152,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,246.86/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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