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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 1,015.52 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677, 1,015.52 and 352.20 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 1,015.52 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/1,015.52 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 1,015.52 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 357,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,666.14/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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