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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 560.69 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 560.69 and 352.46 is: 529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 560.69 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/560.69 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 560.69 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 197,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,620.80/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.56

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