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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 529.12 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 529.12 and 312.52 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 529.12 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/529.12 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 529.12 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 165,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,360.58/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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