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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.08, 1,075.95 and 352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.08, 1,075.95 and 352.13 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.08 : 1,075.95 = 352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.08/1,075.95 = 352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.08x = 1,075.95 × 352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.08x = 378,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,868.89/717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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