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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 588.72 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 588.72 and 352.84 is: 528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 588.72 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/588.72 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 588.72 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 207,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,723.96/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.67

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