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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 529.17 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 529.17 and 109.23 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 529.17 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/529.17 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 529.17 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 57,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801.24/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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