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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.81, 527.84 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.81, 527.84 and 236.70 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.81 : 527.84 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.81/527.84 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.81x = 527.84 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.81x = 124,938.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,938.61/352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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