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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 529.64 and 231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 529.64 and 231.23 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 529.64 = 231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/529.64 = 231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 529.64 × 231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 122,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,464.85/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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