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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 531.69 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 531.69 and 352.62 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 531.69 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/531.69 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 531.69 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 187,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,484.53/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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