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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 512.37 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 512.37 and 350.58 is: 484.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 512.37 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/512.37 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 512.37 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 179,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,626.67/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.12

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