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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 528.32 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 528.32 and 265.82 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 528.32 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/528.32 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 528.32 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 140,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,438.02/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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