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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.61, 528.44 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.61, 528.44 and 198.47 is: 297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.61 : 528.44 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.61/528.44 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.61x = 528.44 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.61x = 104,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,877.83/352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.44

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