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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 529.02 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 529.02 and 291.15 is: 436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 529.02 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/529.02 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 529.02 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 154,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,024.17/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.80

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