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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.53, 528.93 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.53, 528.93 and 283.68 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.53 : 528.93 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.53/528.93 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.53x = 528.93 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.53x = 150,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,046.86/352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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