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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.76, 1,076.82 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.76, 1,076.82 and 352 is: 528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.76 : 1,076.82 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.76/1,076.82 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.76x = 1,076.82 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.76x = 379,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,040.64/717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.09

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