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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 487.77 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 487.77 and 350.14 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 487.77 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/487.77 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 487.77 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 170,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,787.79/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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