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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.91, 1,453.47 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.91, 1,453.47 and 352.47 is: 528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.91 : 1,453.47 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.91/1,453.47 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.91x = 1,453.47 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.91x = 512,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,308.70/968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.75

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