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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 529.16 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 529.16 and 294.64 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 529.16 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/529.16 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 529.16 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 155,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,911.70/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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