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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 528.80 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 528.80 and 224.40 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 528.80 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/528.80 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 528.80 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 118,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,662.72/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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