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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 529.20 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 529.20 and 248.88 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 529.20 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/529.20 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 529.20 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 131,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,707.30/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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