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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.79, 529.00 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.79, 529.00 and 179.36 is: 268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.79 : 529.00 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.79/529.00 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.79x = 529.00 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.79x = 94,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,878.35/352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.94

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