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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.76, 1,104.42 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.76, 1,104.42 and 352.28 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.76 : 1,104.42 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.76/1,104.42 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.76x = 1,104.42 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.76x = 389,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,065.08/736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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