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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 528.51 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 528.51 and 198.38 is: 297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 528.51 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/528.51 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 528.51 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 104,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,845.81/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.62

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