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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 524.28 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 524.28 and 338 is: 505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 524.28 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/524.28 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 524.28 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 177,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,206.64/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.61

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