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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 527.99 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 527.99 and 230.18 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 527.99 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/527.99 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 527.99 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 121,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,528.95/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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