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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.94, 1,453.76 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.94, 1,453.76 and 352.68 is: 529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.94 : 1,453.76 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.94/1,453.76 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.94x = 1,453.76 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.94x = 512,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,716.35/968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.15

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