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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.94, 528.60 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.94, 528.60 and 198.62 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.94 : 528.60 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.94/528.60 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.94x = 528.60 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.94x = 104,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,990.53/352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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