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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.92, 1,453.66 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.92, 1,453.66 and 352.62 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.92 : 1,453.66 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.92/1,453.66 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.92x = 1,453.66 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.92x = 512,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,589.59/968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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