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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.15, 1,077.25 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.15, 1,077.25 and 352.84 is: 529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.15 : 1,077.25 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.15/1,077.25 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.15x = 1,077.25 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.15x = 380,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,096.89/718.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.27

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