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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.41, 528 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.41, 528 and 266.01 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.41 : 528 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.41/528 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.41x = 528 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.41x = 140,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,453.28/352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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