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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 560.43 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 560.43 and 352.31 is: 529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 560.43 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/560.43 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 560.43 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 197,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,446.49/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.30

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