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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.03, 589.14 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.03, 589.14 and 352.53 is: 528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.03 : 589.14 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.03/589.14 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.03x = 589.14 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.03x = 207,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,689.52/393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.43

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