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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.22, 893.11 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.22, 893.11 and 352 is: 527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.22 : 893.11 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.22/893.11 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.22x = 893.11 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.22x = 314,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,374.72/596.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.28

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