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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 529.89 and 338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 529.89 and 338.90 is: 508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 529.89 = 338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/529.89 = 338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 529.89 × 338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 179,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,577.07/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.92

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