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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 529.64 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 529.64 and 198.88 is: 298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 529.64 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/529.64 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 529.64 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 105,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,334.80/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.47

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