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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.04, 593.47 and 352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.04, 593.47 and 352.79 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.04 : 593.47 = 352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.04/593.47 = 352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.04x = 593.47 × 352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.04x = 209,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,368.80/396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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