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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 529.18 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 529.18 and 109.31 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 529.18 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/529.18 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 529.18 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 57,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,841.75/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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