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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 528.68 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 528.68 and 179.47 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 528.68 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/528.68 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 528.68 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 94,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,879.33/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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