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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.36, 529.92 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.36, 529.92 and 332.48 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.36 : 529.92 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.36/529.92 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.36x = 529.92 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.36x = 176,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,187.80/353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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