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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 508.65 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 508.65 and 351.74 is: 484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 508.65 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/508.65 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 508.65 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 178,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,912.50/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.78

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