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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 528.66 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 528.66 and 198.51 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 528.66 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/528.66 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 528.66 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 104,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,944.30/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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