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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 510.87 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 510.87 and 349.96 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 510.87 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/510.87 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 510.87 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 178,784.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,784.07/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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