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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.04, 1,048.32 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.04, 1,048.32 and 352.24 is: 528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.04 : 1,048.32 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.04/1,048.32 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.04x = 1,048.32 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.04x = 369,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,260.24/699.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.24

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