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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 609.48 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 609.48 and 352.08 is: 528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 609.48 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/609.48 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 609.48 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 214,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,585.72/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.43

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