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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 528.90 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 528.90 and 261.96 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 528.90 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/528.90 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 528.90 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 138,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,550.64/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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