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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 530.06 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 530.06 and 312.68 is: 469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 530.06 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/530.06 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 530.06 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 165,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,738.92/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.63

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