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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.31, 594.81 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.31, 594.81 and 352.22 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.31 : 594.81 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.31/594.81 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.31x = 594.81 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.31x = 209,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,501.00/397.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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