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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 553.60 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 553.60 and 352 is: 526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 553.60 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/553.60 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 553.60 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 194,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,867.20/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.78

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