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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 788.07 and 352.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 788.07 and 352.29 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 788.07 = 352.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/788.07 = 352.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 788.07 × 352.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 277,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,629.18/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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