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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.61, 529.02 and 231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.61, 529.02 and 231.11 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.61 : 529.02 = 231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.61/529.02 = 231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.61x = 529.02 × 231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.61x = 122,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,259.17/352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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