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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.96, 552.54 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.96, 552.54 and 352.60 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.96 : 552.54 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.96/552.54 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.96x = 552.54 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.96x = 194,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,825.60/367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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