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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 528 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 528 and 283.68 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 528 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/528 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 528 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 149,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,783.04/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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